''Tucson Raiders'' is set in 1895’s Painted Valley, Colorado. Wild Bill Elliott, makes his first appearance as Red Ryder and Robert Blake (actor)’s first as Little Beaver, Red discovers that he has been framed for murder. His little Indian pal, Little Beaver, manages to foil the corrupt Sheriff Kirk’s ''(Ed Cassidy (actor))'' plan to kill Red as he escapes from jail. Hannah Rogers ''(Ruth Lee)'' in the pay of Governor York '' (Stanley Andrews)'', a dishonest politician, tries to trick Red in escaping jail. However, her scheme fails and Red Ryder shoots his way out. He manages to intercept a payroll robbery but finds that Little Beaver has been captured by the outlaws. ''The "red headed"'' cowboy exposes Hannah’s plot, saves Little Beaver and brings an end to Governor York’s gang.